Breaking Home Ties (1987)

11/26/1987 (US) • 1h 35m

Drama, TV Movie

Leaving is never easy. Coming home can be even harder.

Overview

Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting, this 1950s coming of age drama centers on a young man leaving home to attend college, where he will learn the lessons in becoming a man. While his family must deal with a life threatening illness.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

farm

nostalgia

coming of age

illness

college freshman

father son relationship

mother son relationship

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